Metroactive » Keak Da Sneak https://activate.metroactive.com Thu, 10 Mar 2022 18:08:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.0.38 Keak da Sneak at BackBar SoFA https://activate.metroactive.com/2020/02/kead-da-sneak-at-backbar-sofa/ https://activate.metroactive.com/2020/02/kead-da-sneak-at-backbar-sofa/#comments Wed, 12 Feb 2020 20:57:41 +0000 http://wp.blvdscms.com/activate-metroactive-com/?p=125599
It’s been a little over two years since hyphy-heavyweight Keak da Sneak was nearly murdered in Richmond. The man was shot no less than eight times. “Can’t kill hyphy!” were his words two months later, as he dropped Withdrawl, his first album in five years. After recovering from the shooting, Keak, landed…]]>

It’s been a little over two years since hyphy-heavyweight Keak da Sneak was nearly murdered in Richmond. The man was shot no less than eight times. “Can’t kill hyphy!” were his words two months later, as he dropped Withdrawl, his first album in five years. After recovering from the shooting, Keak, landed behind bars on a weapons-possession charge. However, the rapper is free, optimistic and continuing to rock shows despite serious mobility issues stemming from the targeted attack. “I’m so blessed,” he told CBS San Francisco in October of last year.

Keak da Sneak
Sun, 8pm, $22+
BackBar SoFA, San Jose

 

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Though he may not be recognized by a large national audience, Keak Da Sneak is a legend among Bay Area hip-hop heads and is an influential force within rap music, broadly speaking. A pioneer of the hyphy sound, Keak’s trademark gravelly vocals and stuttering delivery are instantly identifiable, while his infectious turns…]]>

Though he may not be recognized by a large national audience, Keak Da Sneak is a legend among Bay Area hip-hop heads and is an influential force within rap music, broadly speaking. A pioneer of the hyphy sound, Keak’s trademark gravelly vocals and stuttering delivery are instantly identifiable, while his infectious turns of phrase—most notably “fo sheezy”—have been picked up by larger names across the genre. The emcee has had a turbulent couple years. He was nearly killed in a 2016 shooting, and his 2017 album Withdrawal speaks to his struggles with substance abuse. Nonetheless, he continues to shine.

Keak Da Sneak
Fri, 8:45pm, $25
BackBar SoFa, San Jose

 

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